Brad Pitt plays Ladybug, a hitman who’s chosen a more peaceful life until he’s pulled back into action to steal a suitcase from a train. The job seems straightforward at first – he gets the case without much trouble. However, things quickly become complicated. Also on board are Lemon (Brian Tyree Henry) and his twin, Tangerine (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), who are responsible for rescuing the kidnapped son of a notorious c…

What a great time! I honestly didn’t have high hopes for *'Bullet Train'* going in. The (extremely frequent) trailer didn’t really grab me, and I figured the whole train setting would be a gimmick or maybe even feel restrictive. But it turned out to be quite the opposite of what I expected – it's incredibly entertaining and genuinely funny! I really like the film’s style; the editing is excellent, the violent s…

I had the opportunity to preview “Bullet Train” at Cinemacon, when a clip was shown during Sony's presentation to an excited audience. The combination of action, humor, and oddball characters made it something I really wanted to see based on what I saw. The movie is adapted from Kotaro Isaka’s book and features Brad Pitt as Ladybug, an operative who gets called in at the last minute to replace someone else. He's t…

It’s no accident that both "Bullet Train" and "Snatch" feature Brad Pitt; he seems drawn to these kinds of unusual narratives. I was reminded of his performance in “Twelve Monkeys,” where he fully embraced the story's craziness. You can also sense a touch of Tarantino’s influence in the storytelling style, although most critics are right to point out that the execution feels somewhat lacking. What does work well are …

David Leitch’s signature over-the-top approach is evident throughout Bullet Train, which delivers a deliberately absurd story propelled by constant action and a particular brand of comedy. It sticks closely to well-worn patterns and doesn't offer groundbreaking fight choreography, but the way everything is put together proves quite enjoyable, making for an amusing couple of hours. The performers are reason enou…